Uganda’s Parliament is set to conduct a health screening exercise for male Members of Parliament on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as part of activities to commemorate International Men’s Day.

The exercise, organised by the Ministry of Health, will take place at Parliament and provide screening services for high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and prostate cancer.

The programme will also include health education and counselling sessions aimed at raising awareness about men’s health, encouraging preventive healthcare and promoting early detection of diseases.

Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Oboth Oboth announced the planned exercise and encouraged all male legislators to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to assess their health.

The initiative comes ahead of International Men’s Day, observed annually on November 19, which highlights men's health and wellbeing, positive male role models and the contributions of men to society.

The screening exercise is expected to promote preventive healthcare among legislators and encourage men to undertake regular medical check-ups, particularly for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and prostate cancer, which can go undetected without routine screening.